Council adopts immediate restrictions on fireworks and open fires in high‑risk areas

City Manager Chandler Goodwin presented recommended amendments to the city's fireworks map July 15 after consulting the American Fork fire marshal and battalion chiefs and coordinating with neighboring Pleasant Grove. Goodwin said recent dry conditions (staff noted no measurable precipitation since May 18) and the proximity of open space and the wildland‑urban interface motivated tightened restrictions.

The council discussed three principal changes staff recommended: (1) designate the Cedars neighborhood as a no‑fireworks zone (previously some ground fireworks but not aerials were allowed), (2) move the demarcation line west to 4000 West for areas previously allowed east of Canyon Road so neighboring cities' differing policies would not undermine mitigation, and (3) change map rules from a proximity‑based buffer to a clear colored‑area yes/no rule so homes adjacent to trails are explicitly covered.

A public hearing was opened and closed with no public testimony. Councilmember Price moved to adopt Resolution 7‑15‑2025A (a resolution of the City Council of the City of Cedar Hills, Utah adopting specified restrictions on fireworks and open fires); Councilmember Smith seconded. The council recorded affirmative votes and the mayor declared the resolution adopted. Staff said the resolution would be distributed to residents via email, social media and weekly updates that week to ensure immediate public awareness.

The council emphasized coordination with neighboring jurisdictions and said staff will push notifications given the proximity to peak fireworks use dates.